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Steve Round Memorial Book of the 1 October Shooting in Las Vegas

Identifier

MS-00853

Abstract

This collection is comprised of a memorial book filled with handwritten condolences, memorials, and prayers for the victims of the mass shooting that occurred on October 1, 2017 at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. From October 2-10, 2017, Steve Round watched over a memorial that spontaneously developed in the median of Las Vegas Boulevard near the site of the shooting. Round invited visitors at the memorial, including families and friends of the victims, community members, first responders, and tourists, to sign the book.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a float at the North Las Vegas 25th anniversary parade, North Las Vegas, Nevada, April-May, 1971

Date

1971-04
1971-05

Description

North Las Vegas' 25th Anniversary Parade in North Las Vegas, Nevada, April-May, 1971. This float from Anderson Dairy was the sweepstakes winner. A Safeway supermarket sign is visible in the background.

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Veer Towers, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-08

Description

Veer Towers on the Las Vegas Strip as seen from the 32nd floor of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino.

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Veer Towers, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-08

Description

Veer Towers on the Las Vegas Strip as seen from the 32nd floor of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino.

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Veer Towers, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-08

Description

Veer Towers on the Las Vegas Strip as seen from the 32nd floor of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino.

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Photograph of flooding in the Las Vegas area, circa 1950s

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1950s (year approximate)

Description

Flooding in Las Vegas

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Flooding in the Las Vegas area, ca. 1950's"

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Postcard of Stewart Ranch, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1910s

Date

1910 to 1920

Archival Collection

Description

Stewart Ranch, Las Vegas (postcard) Printed inscription on the back of the postcard. Addressee: Mrs. Frank Waite, Las Vegas, Nevada Message: Las Vegas Nov. 17. We Have one appart emty now. Yours truly W Van Dyke Postmark: Las Vegas, Nov. 18 A.M.

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Association of Women in Science, Las Vegas Chapter Records

Identifier

MS-00740

Abstract

The Association of Women in Science, Las Vegas, Nevada Chapter Records date from 1976 to 1999 and cover DeLyle Eastwood's effort to create a local chapter of the Association of Women in Science (AWIS), the completion of this goal, and the proceedings of the Las Vegas AWIS chapter. The mission of the chapter was to help women in science career fields, both in the industry and university setting, achieve success in their fields. The AWIS also held seminars to spark early interest in science for young girls. The collection contains chapter correspondence, newsletters, and mentoring materials.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Shriners, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953

Date

1953

Archival Collection

Description

Group of Shriners posing for a photo at the Sahara Hotel. Leonard Fayle stands in the center of the front row. Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Miss Moria Walsh at the Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, circa 1965

Date

1964 to 1966

Archival Collection

Description

Miss Moria Walsh from Australia visiting the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. She vacationed in the states for five months before she continued to Italy for school. She worked as a receptionist for an accounting firm in Australia.

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